Cardiac Sonographer

Right Hire Consulting LLC; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Hire Consulting LLC is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiograms under the supervision of the clinical provider and Cardiology Practice Manager, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient care within Porter Medical Center.

The role emphasizes maintaining equipment, adhering to policies, and participating in ongoing education and compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain echocardiography services in accordance with ASE standards and state/federal agencies.
• Daily technical operation of the laboratory.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, medical and technical staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Perform echo exams on patients as ordered, prioritizing trauma and critically ill patients.
• Select ultrasound techniques to provide optimum image quality.
• Position and instruct patients regarding procedures.
• Adhere to Porter Medical Center Compliance Program.
• Back up studies.
• Copy studies to disc as needed for review.
• Adhere to hospital and Cardiology Department policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Maintain required records, documents, and statistics.
• Participate in in-service and out-service professional educational programs.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: At the discretion of the overseeing clinical provider, in combination with the Cardiology Practice Manager, the Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for the performance of echocardiograms.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Maintain echocardiography services in accordance with standards established by the American Society of Echocardiography as well as State and Federal agencies.
• Daily technical operation of the laboratory.
• Working with the Medical Director, medical staff and technical staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Perform echo exams on patients as ordered by physicians with first priority given to trauma and critically ill patients.
• Select proper ultrasound techniques to provide optimum quality ultrasounds.
• Position and instruct patients regarding procedures.
• Review and agree to abide by the Porter Medical Center Compliance Program.
• Back up studies.
• Copy studies to disc as needed for review.
• Adhere to Porter Hospital and Cardiology Department policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Maintain required records, documents, and statistics.
• Participate in both in-service and out service professional educational programs.